Author Topic: Under 23's / Academy Thread (Read 646843 times)

Foster#1 · « **Reply #275 on:** March 03, 2014, 09:06:36 PM »

Lost 1-0.

Pepe, JP, Garlick OUT.

royhan · « **Reply #276 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:18:01 PM »

It is good to see that Chris Brunt and Billy Jones are set to make their respective returns from injury in today’s Barclays Under-21 Premier League clash at home to Fulham (ko 2pm). We need a fully fit squad for the so-important Premiership run in.
Read more at http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/albion-duo-make-u21-return-1471065.aspx#cOzdhLQTGeXXmhZ8.99

Greenock Baggie · « **Reply #277 on:** April 06, 2014, 03:30:03 PM »

Currently beating Fulham 1 - 0

BJ and Brunt in the team

royhan · « **Reply #278 on:** April 06, 2014, 03:55:12 PM »

We won 2-1 - Roofe and Donervan Daniels

Greenock Baggie · « **Reply #279 on:** April 06, 2014, 05:32:35 PM »

Quote from: royhan on April 06, 2014, 03:55:12 PM

We won 2-1 - Roofe and Donervan Daniels

2 for the future ??

Adder · « **Reply #280 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:55:04 PM »

Quote from: Greenock Baggie on April 06, 2014, 05:32:35 PM

2 for the future ??

Could be, as Mel has included both on the bench recently. Think Roofe came back from his loan to prove himself to Pepe as he's soon to be out of contract.....or has it been sorted ?

baggieboytom · « **Reply #281 on:** May 16, 2014, 05:44:15 PM »

Just been flicking through some youth player's tweets and saw that Cameron Gayle has left, was quite surprised and thought he might be in and around breaking into the first team squad, thoughts?

Although I must admit its the first season where I haven't been to see any reserves games. Must make more of an effort next year.

Anyone have a list of u21 players that have been retained/released?

The Black Pearl · « **Reply #282 on:** May 16, 2014, 05:48:49 PM »

Quote from: baggieboytom on May 16, 2014, 05:44:15 PM

Just been flicking through some youth player's tweets and saw that Cameron Gayle has left, was quite surprised and thought he might be in and around breaking into the first team squad, thoughts?

Although I must admit its the first season where I haven't been to see any reserves games. Must make more of an effort next year.

Anyone have a list of u21 players that have been retained/released?

I would imagine if Cameron Gayle is not making a big impression at Shrewsbury, he is unlikely to with us, it happens.

Adder · « **Reply #283 on:** May 16, 2014, 06:36:12 PM »

Yes its a pity but probably more than 90% of the players coming through the academy structure will fail to get a first team contract with us, especially if we manage to stay in the prem.

WorcsWBA · « **Reply #284 on:** May 16, 2014, 10:07:58 PM »

Quote from: Adder on May 16, 2014, 06:36:12 PM

Yes its a pity but probably more than 90% of the players coming through the academy structure will fail to get a first team contract with us, especially if we manage to stay in the prem.

It's hard not to imagine any other scenario than any young players that are high wuality will end up being poached by bigger clubs either before they even play for our first team or before they become properly established in our side. The system is set up that way and it has to be questionable what point there is bothering with it as things stand, as Peace has previously suggested.

Dan · « **Reply #285 on:** May 16, 2014, 10:14:45 PM »

If at 20/21 a player isn't getting a loan to the championship, or being involved in match day squads they're not going to make it here as long as we're in the premier league.

I imagine Kemar Roofe for the same reason will probably be released if he hasn't already.

cads_ap_albion · « **Reply #286 on:** May 17, 2014, 02:04:05 PM »

Quote from: Dan on May 16, 2014, 10:14:45 PM

If at 20/21 a player isn't getting a loan to the championship, or being involved in match day squads they're not going to make it here as long as we're in the premier league.

I imagine Kemar Roofe for the same reason will probably be released if he hasn't already.

Berahino went to Brentford?

Dan · « **Reply #287 on:** May 17, 2014, 02:40:34 PM »

Quote from: cads_ap_albion on May 17, 2014, 02:04:05 PM

Berahino went to Brentford?

He's only 20 now. He went to Brentford when he was 18.

baggiebof · « **Reply #288 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:05:08 PM »

http://mobile.wba.co.uk/news/article/baggies-to-start-revamped-u21-season-against-wolves-1796355.aspx

U21 games to be played at the Ricoh apart from 3 matches.

What are people's thoughts in this? I am happy because I live a stones throw away from the Ricoh but if I were a local I'd be pretty peeved I imagine.

Morany · « **Reply #289 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:09:02 PM »

Terrible news in honesty. Even harder to get a new generation of fans from the local area now it's been moved.

GrGr · « **Reply #290 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:25:22 PM »

Quote from: baggiebof on August 01, 2014, 12:05:08 PM

http://mobile.wba.co.uk/news/article/baggies-to-start-revamped-u21-season-against-wolves-1796355.aspx

U21 games to be played at the Ricoh apart from 3 matches.

What are people's thoughts in this? I am happy because I live a stones throw away from the Ricoh but if I were a local I'd be pretty peeved I imagine.

Isn't this move due to the terrible wear we saw on the pitch at the Hawthorns this winter?

johnny Cash · « **Reply #291 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:29:30 PM »

The structure of the league seems far more impressive though. Hopefully it will make the under 21 league a decent competition.

Look forward to watching some of this but I imagine most of the sky games will be from the top division.

BB74 · « **Reply #292 on:** August 01, 2014, 12:52:08 PM »

SISU won't be happy about this. They were hoping Ricoh would file for administration and then be able to buy a share of the stadium. This deal with us gives the Ricoh a bit of cash in the tin.

http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/47486-west-brom-at-the-ricoh

Brummie Road · « **Reply #293 on:** August 01, 2014, 01:56:48 PM »

Quote from: baggiebof on August 01, 2014, 12:05:08 PM

http://mobile.wba.co.uk/news/article/baggies-to-start-revamped-u21-season-against-wolves-1796355.aspx

U21 games to be played at the Ricoh apart from 3 matches.

What are people's thoughts in this? I am happy because I live a stones throw away from the Ricoh but if I were a local I'd be pretty peeved I imagine.

It's a difficult one as presumably the wear and tear issues at The Hawthorns and the Training Ground (where they were playing some of these games) is an issue as well as obviously wanting to give the U21's a decent surface to play on.

I went along to a couple of the U21's at The Hawthorns last season and there weren't many there to watch, maybe 200 to 300, and this would include the players friends and families, so I would imagine the impact on supporters is fairly negligible.

Also for those into the Youth Football, there will still be a few U21's at The Hawthorns this coming season and any home FA Youth Cup matches plus, most likely, a few local Birmingham Senior Cup games.

Have to say it's a bizarre situation that Coventry supporters find themselves in, totally shambolic?

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #294 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:17:25 PM »

ALBION will tonight kick-off their 2014/15 Barclays Under-21 Premier League season with a Black Country derby clash against Wolves at The Hawthorns (ko 7pm).

Brown Ideye, Gareth McAuley and Jason Davidson have all been named in James Shan's squad.

This is one of three home games that will be played at The Hawthorns, with the remainder taking place at the Ricoh Arena.

Admission is Â£5 adults and Â£1 concessions. Entry is free for Albion home season ticket holders.

Read more at http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/albion-host-wolves-at-the-hawthorns-1837194.aspx#pwp48to6yxqr0VOu.99

baggieboytom · « **Reply #295 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:22:07 PM »

Will be going to this tonight, got to make the most of freebies

koren · « **Reply #296 on:** August 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM »

Rose; Atkinson, McAuley, Howkins, Davidson; Leko, Oâ€™Neil, A Nabi, Garmston; Roofe, Ideye

subs: Palmer (GK); Donellan, Pace, Kandi, Barrow

gerry m · « **Reply #297 on:** August 18, 2014, 07:38:02 PM »

WBA 1-0 Wolves A Nabi

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #298 on:** August 18, 2014, 08:18:09 PM »

Albion U21 1 (A Nabi 30) Wolves U21 1 (Bancessi 49).

OldburyWBA · « **Reply #299 on:** August 18, 2014, 09:06:00 PM »

Albion U21 2 (A Nabi 30, Howkins 70) Wolves U21 1 (Bancessi 49)